: made or become greater : augmented
at increased risk for heart disease
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an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream
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The surface-to-surface weapon system provides the Joint Force Commander with increased range, lethality, survivability, and missile load out.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
However, any increased ability—or need—to rely on parental support does little to support the idea that the American Dream is alive and kicking.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But so far, the minority party has been unmoved, digging in on demands for an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies that will prevent increased premiums.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
However, any increased ability—or need—to rely on parental support does little to support the idea that the American Dream is alive and kicking.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But so far, the minority party has been unmoved, digging in on demands for an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies that will prevent increased premiums.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for increased
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“Increased.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/increased. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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